SEL 0929 - Functional Medicine 4: Foundations of Functional Endocrinology

This class will introduce key principles of endocrinology and provide the learner with a functional approach to patient care as it relates to diet and lifestyle intervention. A review of major hormones, their biosynthesis, storage, transport, recognition by cell, amplification and breakdown will be covered in class. Additional emphasis will be on the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) and the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid (HPT) axis with special sections on general adaptation syndrome and Hashimoto’s hypothyroid. A review of best dietary practices and supplementation will also aid the learner in understanding safe, effective application strategies to employ with patients.

Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 15

Credits: 1
Prerequisites: SEL 0917
Corequisites: None
Repeatable (# of times)
0
Grade Type
Pass/No Pass